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5 Ethical Missteps That Even Good Lawyers Make in High-Stress Situations

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Robert West
With Robert A. West Jr. from Reminger Co., LPA
Recorded December 05, 2025
Product ID 101380

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Overview

What Happens When Attorneys Slip up Under Pressure

Picture this: You're rushing to prepare for trial in a high-stakes case. You receive a client email, but you push off replying so you can concentrate. A week later, you feel well prepared for trial; however, now you have an angry client who is threatening to terminate your services. What now?

If you want to steer clear of ethical missteps like this one, we can help. In this focused briefing, our distinguished faculty dissect best practices for preventing and resolving the top ethics mistakes that attorneys make in high-stress situations. Stay ahead of costly errors - register today!

  • Prevent attorney-client communication breakdowns.
  • Eliminate ambiguity in fee agreements to minimize disputes.
  • Avoid the risks of unethical withdrawal from representation.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Risks of Failing to Manage Expectations and Communication Breakdowns
  2. Dropping the Ball on Discovery and the Investigation
  3. Overly Vague Fee Agreements
  4. Letting Confidential Information Slip in the Heat of the Moment
  5. Botching Your Exit: Dangers Posed by Unethical Termination of Representation

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Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 1 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 1 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 1 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 1 Total
California CLE Approved 1 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 1 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 1 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 1 Total
Florida CLE Approved 1 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 1 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 1 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 1 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 1 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 1 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 1 Total
Kansas CLE Upon Request 1 Total
Kentucky CLE Upon Request 1 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 1 Total
Maine CLE Approved 1 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 1 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 1.2 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 1 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 1 Total
Montana CLE Approved 1 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 1 Total
North Dakota CLE Upon Request 1 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 1 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 1 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 1.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 1 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 1 Total
New York CLE Approved 1 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 1 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 1 Total
Oregon CLE Upon Request 1 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 1 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 1 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 1 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 1 Total
Texas CLE Approved 1 Total
Utah CLE Approved 1 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 1 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 1 Total
Washington CLE Approved 1 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 1 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 1.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 1 Total
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Agenda

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  1. 5 Ethical Missteps That Even Good Lawyers Make in High-Stress Situations

    1. Risks of Failing to Manage Expectations and Communication Breakdowns
    2. Dropping the Ball on Discovery and the Investigation
    3. Overly Vague Fee Agreements
    4. Letting Confidential Information Slip in the Heat of the Moment
    5. Botching Your Exit: Dangers Posed by Unethical Termination of Representation

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Robert A West Jr.
Robert A.
West, Jr.
Reminger Co., LPA
Speaker bio
Robert A West Jr.

Robert A. West, Jr.

Reminger Co., LPA
Robert West

is a seasoned litigator with twenty years of experience. He serves as a trusted advisor to insurance providers, financial institutions, private and public corporations, and individuals across numerous sectors and industries. Mr. West is deeply committed to helping entrepreneurs and businesses thrive by creating, developing, and leveraging their intellectual property portfolios to achieve business goals. His practice encompasses all facets of intellectual property litigation, including pre-suit investigations and searches, trials, appeals, and post-grant patent matters. Mr. West represents clients before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), various boards, and federal courts in a wide range of IP matters. He is also a registered patent attorney handling prosecutorial matters before the USPTO. Mr. West routinely uses this knowledge to his advantage in IP litigation. His IP practice further includes managing IP portfolios to ensure competitors do not infringe, as well as negotiating, drafting, and reviewing license, royalty, and purchase agreements. Mr. West has been leveraging forms of AI in his legal practice since before the term was widely recognized. He utilizes AI-powered tools for all forms of drafting, including the preparation of demand letters and settlement agreements, providing clients with innovative and efficient legal solutions. Mr. West's expertise in AI-driven legal processes enhances his ability to deliver strategic advice and analysis regarding the formation, management, and enforcement of intellectual property assets.

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